Cold Noses, The Florida Times-Union’s weekly pet column, features dogs and cats available for adoption at area government-run animal shelters.
The Jacksonville Humane Society will waive adoption fees Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21, as part of the fourth annual Petco Love Florida MEGA Adoption Event at Petco stores, animal shelters and other Florida locations. Those two days, the society event will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water St. The statewide goal is to find homes for at least 2,000 shelter dogs and cats. About 50 organizations across 34 counties will participate. All pets will be spayed or neutered and up to date on vaccinations. For more information, go to megaadoptflorida.com.
• Clay County Animal Services, 3984 W. Florida 16, Green Cove Springs. Call (904) 269-6342 or email clayadoptions@claycountygov.com. To view available animals, go to claycountygov.com/community/animal-services.
Hunter is a 1-year-old, 65-pound male mixed-breed dog (ID No. A0060154596). He is friendly and loves to explore, hike and play. He is curious about people, dogs and everything else. He pulls some on his leash because he has places to go and things to sniff.
Princess Donut is a 2-month-old, 2-pound female domestic shorthair cat (ID No. A006061162418). At first she is a little shy, but her sweet personality shines brighter every day. She loves cozy spots, quiet moments and watching the world.
• St. Johns County Pet Center, 130 N. Stratton Road, St. Augustine. Call (904) 209-6190 or go to sjcfl.us/departments/animal-control. To view available animals, go to petfinder.com/member/us/fl/st-augustine/st-johns-county-animal-control-pet-center-fl751. Friends of the St. Johns County Pet Center has shelter cats available for adoption Saturdays at PetSmart, 1779 S. U.S. 1 in St. Augustine, facebook.com/fosjcpc.
Blue is a 2-year-old, 55-pound female terrier mix dog (ID No. 82447). She is bright, energetic, sweet, affectionate and house-trained. She loves exploring, cuddling and zoomies. She thrives in an active home where she can be part of the action.
Peaches is a 6-year-old female domestic shorthair cat (ID No. 84110). She is sweet, gentle, affectionate and calm. She loves quiet companionship and cozy spots by the window. She loves to relax, but still enjoys playtime and attention.
• Nassau County Animal Services, 86078 License Road, Fernandina Beach. Call (904) 530-6150. To view available animals, go to nassaucountyfl.com/845/Animal-Services or facebook.com/NassauCountyAnimalServices. Kittens are available for adoption at Petco stores at 463713 Florida 200 in Yulee and 11900 Atlantic Blvd. in Jacksonville; Tractor Supply Co., 463184 Florida 200 in Yulee; and Pet Supplies Plus, 6500 Georgia 40, St. Marys, Ga.
Dolly is a 4-year-old female mixed-breed dog (ID No. 59325944). She is calm, gentle, sweet and steady. She’s ready to relax, enjoy fresh air and and soak up affection, making her a great companion for someone looking for a more mature dog.
Flurry is a 4-year-old female mixed-breed dog (ID No. 60196415). She has lots of personality and enjoys going on adventures and cuddling on the couch. She is heartworm-positive but the shelter covers all medical while she is in foster care.
• Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services, 2020 Forest St. Call (904) 630-2489 or email jaxpets@coj.net. To view available animals, go to coj.net/pets or facebook.com/jaxanimalcare. Interested adopters can also check out the animals using the shelter’s new PawFinder App at jacksonville.gov/categories/mobile-apps/jaxpawfinder.
Twin is a 2-year-old male mixed-breed dog (ID No. A1479001). He is gentle, smart and affectionate. He walks nicely on a leash and loves to smell and take in his surroundings. Shelter volunteers say he is “nothing but wonderful.”
Gus is a 10-month-old, 10-pound male domestic long-hair cat (ID No. A1479395). He has lived with cats and children and misses a life full of constant snuggles, treats and toy mice. Shelter staff and volunteers describe him as “full of life.”
Adoptable animals are also available at Putnam County Animal Services, which recently moved to a new location at 122 Orie Griffin Blvd., Palatka. Call (386) 329-0396, option #1. To view available animals, go to putnampals.com.
bcravey@jacksonville.com, (904) 359-4109
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Reporting by Beth Reese Cravey, Jacksonville Florida Times-Union / Florida Times-Union
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